# Innovations in denture marking: Forensic applications and clinical implications: A review

## TL;DR

This review discusses how denture marking helps identify dental prostheses in forensic and clinical settings, using methods like engraving and RFID tags.

## Contribution

The paper reviews recent advancements in denture marking techniques and their forensic and clinical applications.

## Key findings

- Denture marking aids in disaster victim identification and clinical practice.
- RFID technology improves the efficiency and reliability of denture marking.
- Denture marking supports patient safety and has medico-legal significance.

## Abstract

Denture marking is a vital tool in forensic odontology and clinical practice, aiding in the identification of dental prostheses,
especially in disaster victim identification and cases where traditional methods fail. Techniques are categorized into surface methods
like engraving and laser etching and inclusion methods such as embedding RFID tags or barcodes. These markers provide reliable
identification, assist in recovering lost prostheses and can be implemented at low cost in routine dental practice. Advancements like
RFID technology have made denture marking more efficient and reliable. Overall, denture marking enhances patient safety, reduces
redundancy and holds significant medico-legal value.